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Holocaust survivors living in poverty get free electricity

Amidst blistering summer heat, IFCJ and Israel Electric Corporation team up on behalf of Holocaust survivors.

6 other soldiers became dehydrated during deadly training

Fellow soldier recounts exercise held during intense heat wave in which Corporal Hillel Ofen collapsed and died.

Growing criticism over fatal IDF training exercise

IDF officials wonder why a demanding exercise was scheduled for one of the hottest days of the year.

Soldier who collapsed and died: Corporal Hillel Nehemia Ofen, 20

Military police investigate after soldier collapses and dies during training session.

Heat wave influencing air traffic at Ben Gurion airport

Weather conditions affecting technical systems at Ben Gurion airport may cause delays in takeoffs and landings, Airports Authority says.

The Climate Cult Is much crazier than Summer weather

IThis week's extreme heat wave iin Israel s bringing theories out of the closet. Here's another viewpoint. Op-ed.

Weather gone mad? Heavy heat wave coupled with light rain

The heat wave is expected to reach its peak today with through-the-roof temperatures and light rain in the afternoon.

Heat wave to peak early next week

Heat wave expected to continue at least through Wednesday, forecasters say.

New heat wave to bring temperatures of nearly 50 C to Israel

Israel Meteorological Service warns of extreme heat wave towards weekend and early next week.

UTJ MK: 'Does any other community lose power in a heat wave?'

MK Moshe Roth demands a solution for the repeated power outages that have been striking Haredi neighborhoods.

After nearly three weeks:

Israel's heat wave may be nearing its end

Heat wave expected to end next week, but temperatures may rise again shortly afterwards.

Europe on fire:

Heat wave breaks temperature records in EU

Severe heat wave breaks several climate records in the European Union and brings with it a severe strain on emergency services.

Heat wave showing no signs of dissipating

Heat wave expected to continue throughout week, with heavy to extreme heat felt throughout Israel.

PM Netanyahu receives heart rate monitor implant

Netanyahu hospitalized for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, cabinet meting pushed off to tomorrow.

Netanyahu to be released from hospital today

PM feeling "very good" after being treated for dehydration at Sheba Medical Center, receives heartrate monitor implant.

PM Netanyahu evacuated to hospital

PM Netanyahu thanks public for their concern, asks Israelis to 'spend less time in the sun, drink more water.'

Israel braces for extreme heat wave

Over the next several days, Israel will experience a severe wave of heat and humidity.

Forecasters predict: Heat wave to hit this week

Temperatures to continue rising throughout week, as heat becomes heavy to extreme.

Heat wave could solve Loch Ness Monster legend

A heat wave and shortage of rain in the Scottish Highlands are making Loch Ness drop, and may bring an answer to a thousand-year mystery.

Forecasters:

Weather to be hot, humid, with a chance of rain

Temperatures rise as forecasters predict cloudy skies, rain, and chance of flooding.

Because of the heat?

Explosions heard at Hamas military site in Gaza

Explosions heard at outpost used by Hamas for the production of weapons. Reports say the heat wave may have caused materials to ignite.

'This is only the promo':

Heat wave causes self-initiated power outages

As of 8:40 p.m., less than 85,000 Israelis are without power, after there were as many as 300,000 without power earlier in the day.

Israel braces for severe heat wave

Temperatures may break local records, heat wave expected to break by Friday evening, forecasters say.

Unseasonable heat to dissipate towards week's end

Hot, dry weather will give way to cooler temperatures, chance of rain.

Heat wave to last until mid-week

Israel's temperatures to climb until Wednesday - and then climb again on Friday.

Israel prepares for 'extreme' heat wave scenarios

8.5% higher mortality rate, 15% more CVD hospitalizations, and strain on the electric grid: What an extreme heat wave could look like.

Temperatures likely to stay high throughout week

Temperatures to remain high, though there may be light rainfall, forecasters say.

Oppressive heat to continue for most of the week

Temperatures to remain around 100 degrees Fahrenheit until at least Wednesday, forecasters say.

The heat of summer

The Israelites traversed the desert in the heat of many summers. What gave them the strength for 42 journeys? What can we take from it?

Rain or shine?

Significant drop in temperatures, heat wave by Wednesday

Constantly changing weather patterns are expected for the week ahead, with both extreme heat and cold spells on the way.

Israel's November 'summer' to continue until weekend

Temperatures expected to drop, but rain is not in the cards this week, forecast says.

After promising winter, Israel's weather unseasonably dry

After weekend of hot, dry weather, forecasters say to expect more of the same throughout the coming week.

No end in sight for Israel's heat wave

Oppressive, extreme, heat, to continue until at least Friday, forecasters say.

Israel's heat wave to break Tuesday

Extreme heat expected in northern Israel, Jordan Valley, with light rainfall in southern Israel, forecasters say.

Health Ministry warns: Oppressive heat on national fast day

Health Ministry calls on public to avoid direct exposure to heat and sun, ensure adequate water intake.

Heat wave to hit Israel on Friday

Weather to become hot and dry towards weekend, with heat unusually oppressive, forecasters say.

Heat wave to break Friday

Temperatures to remain high and heat oppressive throughout week, forecasters predict.

Temperatures to reach over 100 degrees

Forecasters predict continued heat wave as Magen David Adom warns at-risk populations to avoid sun exposure as much as possible.

Public urged to take precautions ahead of heat wave

Magen David Adom issues warning ahead of expected heat wave, urges public to act responsibly.

Above average temperatures to remain throughout week

Short-lived temperature dip offers temporary relief from oppressive heat - ahead of weekend rise.

Temperatures to remain unseasonably high throughout week

This week's weather will be hot and dry with temperatures remaining high throughout the week.

Temperatures remain high as heat wave breaks

As heat wave breaks, temperatures drop but remain above seasonal average ahead of weekend rise.

Heat wave to break on Tuesday

Heat wave which began Saturday will end only on Tuesday - but temperatures will remain high, even after it breaks.

Heat wave expected throughout Israel

Clouds, haze, and light rainfall are in the cards for most Israelis.

Hot summer weather to continue throughout week

Temperatures to remain above seasonal average throughout the week, changing only over weekend.

229 treated by paramedics during heat wave

MDA teams treated 86 people who fainted and 28 who suffered from dehydration. Relief from the heat not expected till mid-week.

Heat wave to continue over weekend

Extreme temperatures expected over weekend as Magen David Adom warns of potential dangers.

Israel hits new record in electricity usage: 14,622 MW

Power consumption rises dramatically as temperatures in Jerusalem soar over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperatures to drop slightly - but only temporarily

Heat wave to continue through next week, as Israelis enjoy brief 'respite' from supremely oppressive heat.

Heat wave expected throughout week

Israelis brace for hot, dry, weather as forecasters say heat wave will be felt until Friday.

New record for electricity usage in Israel

Electric company says energy consumption breaks 10-month-old record after previous record set due to the current heatwave.

Heat wave to continue throughout week

Extreme, oppressive heat wave to continue throughout week, breaking only on Saturday.

Summer weather may turn wintry towards weekend

Temperatures rise as weather remains hot and dry - but there may be rainfall towards the weekend.

Summer weather in November?

Heat waves and dust storms expected throughout week.

Vegetable prices likely to rise

Heat wave harms vegetables, fruits, may cause price hike, report says.

Temperatures to skyrocket across Israel

One-day heat wave expected to bring temperatures of up to 117 degrees Fahrenheit - and light rainfall.

Heat wave: Europe is burning

European countries experience record temperatures. 'Hell is coming,' a Spanish TV weather anchor writes on Twitter.

Fire near Negohot, residents evacuated from their homes

Netanyahu says that he intends to implement the recommendations to improve the firefighting system this year.

Residents evacuated due to fires can return home

Italy, Croatia, Greece and Cyprus agree to send firefighting aircraft to help Israel take control of the raging fires.

Extreme heat wave towards end of week

On Lag Ba'omer, bonfire holiday, temperatures expected to hit 104F prompt general bonfire ban.